Deputy Director of Security

Summary This position is located within the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division (JMD), Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), and reports to the Director, SEPS. The incumbent serves as Deputy Director, SEPS, and is responsible for agencywide security policy, SEPS day-to-day operations, and oversight of the classified information, physical security, emergency preparedness, litigation security, and personnel security programs. Learn more about this agency Duties This position is located in Washington D.C. The Deputy Director of Security serves as a career Senior Executive and functions as the principal deputy to the Director of Security. The Deputy Director exercises delegated executive authority for the Department's enterprise-wide security programs, including classified information security. The Deputy Director provides executive leadership, policy direction, and day-to-day operational oversight of national security, personnel security, physical security, industrial security, emergency preparedness and continuity, insider threat mitigation, and litigation security programs. The incumbent directs subordinate senior leaders and specialized security professionals responsible for safeguarding classified and sensitive information, facilities, personnel, and judicial proceedings across the Department. The position shares full executive accountability with the Director for ensuring compliance with Executive Orders governing classified information, Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Justice regulations, and statutory authorities, including the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA), 18 U.S.C. App. III. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Security Leadership & Oversight: Serving as senior security advisor to the Director of Security and Assistant Attorney General for Administrationoverseeing DOJ-wide personnel, information, and physical security programs. Directing enterprise security clearance, insider threat, and continuous evaluation programs. Leading COOP planning, facility security, and emergency preparedness initiatives. Policy Development & Compliance: Developing, implementing, and monitoring DOJ-wide security policies. Ensuring compliance with federal laws, Executive Orders, and directives. Conducting audits, risk assessments, and program evaluations to maintain operational readiness and policy alignment. Program Management & Implementation: Overseeing deployment of security programs across all DOJ components. Coordinating with human capital, IT, facilities, and law enforcement to integrate security measures. Establishing performance metrics and ensuring agency-wide adoption of best practices. Supervisory & Managerial Duties: Leading, mentoring, and evaluating staff; managing workflow, budgets, training, and organizational priorities. The incumbent ensures staff compliance with security and safety standards. Interagency Coordination & Representation: Representing DOJ in national security forums, councils, and interagency initiatives. As Deputy Director, the incumbent collaborates with federal partners and responds to oversight inquiries related to security programs. Requirements Conditions of employment Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Director of Security. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. 1. MTQ 1: Executive leadership of enterprise security programs across multiple disciplines to include personnel security, physical security, industrial security, emergency preparedness and continuity, information security, and litigation security programs. 2. MTQ 2: Executive experience advising senior officials on high-risk security matters. 3. MTQ 3: Executive experience in security policy development and/or security compliance oversight, and implementation. Education In accordance with OPM Classification and Qualification standards, for the 0080 occupational series, there is no positive educational requirement. Additional information EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download. Reasonable Accommodation Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy. Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. 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